Head of Accounting and Fund Administration, SVP

State Street•Quincy, MA

8d•$225,000 - $337,500

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, client-focused, and transformational leader to serve as SVP, Head of Accounting & Fund Administration. This executive will be responsible for the overall leadership, governance, and delivery of Accounting and Fund Administration services across a global operating model, ensuring operational excellence, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and exceptional client outcomes. The successful candidate will drive growth, modernization, and innovation, including the adoption of AI, agentic AI solutions, and automation to enhance scalability, productivity, controls, and service quality.

Requirements

Deep expertise in Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Insurance Accounting, and Fund Administration.
Proven ability to lead large-scale global operations within a complex matrix organization.
Strong commercial acumen and client relationship management experience.
Demonstrated success driving transformation through automation, AI, and technology-enabled operating models.
Strong risk and control mindset within regulated financial services environments.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution and measurable outcomes.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science or engineering
Minimum of ten years of experience, preferably in the financial industry
Extensive leadership experience within asset servicing, fund administration, insurance accounting, or broader financial services operations.
Proven track record leading large global teams, driving transformation, and delivering client-focused outcomes.
Experience leveraging data, automation, AI, and agentic AI solutions to modernize operations and improve business performance.
Ability to operate effectively within a global matrix organization.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
Willingness to engage across multiple regions and time zones and travel as required.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, execution, and performance of the global Accounting & Fund Administration business.
Oversee the delivery of fund accounting, financial reporting, NAV production, insurance accounting, and related administration services across traditional and alternative investment products.
Ensure consistent delivery excellence, operational resilience, and adherence to client and regulatory obligations.
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex accounting, operational, client, and regulatory matters.
Partner closely with Product, Technology, Operations, and Risk teams to enhance capabilities, develop new solutions, and support business growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, auditors, and industry stakeholders.
Partner with Sales, Relationship Management, and Product teams to support client retention, new business opportunities, and strategic growth initiatives.
Lead operational due diligence and onboarding governance for new mandates.
Foster a client-centric culture focused on quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
Drive large-scale transformation initiatives focused on operating model optimization, automation, and service modernization.
Champion the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and agentic AI solutions, to improve operational efficiency, data quality, decision-making, and client service delivery.
Establish KPI-driven performance management, productivity, and capacity planning frameworks to support future growth.
Maintain a strong risk, control, compliance, and governance framework across all Accounting & Fund Administration activities.
Oversee regulatory engagement, audits, business continuity, and operational resiliency programs.
Develop and mentor senior leaders while building a high-performing, accountable, and innovative organization.
Drive succession planning, talent development, and organizational capability to support long-term growth.

Benefits

retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks